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| Object |
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| Womens overskirt - Kuba/Bushoong - DR Congo |
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| Ethnic group |
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| Kuba/Bushoong |
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| Origin |
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| DR Congo |
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| Provenance |
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| Bushabo, Mushenge, Capital Kuba kingdom - Private collection - Hamburg |
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| Material |
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| Raffia - natural, dyed red and black |
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| Size |
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| 154 x 70 cm |
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| Description |
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Central part is red, extremely fine embroidery 19th century.
Additional framing, several parts beginning 20th century.
Condition is excellent.
It has been professionally cleaned. |
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